N° 4 - Malbec/ Merlot/ Cab. Sauvignon 750ml

The N°4 le Premier 2023 brings brasserie atmosphere to the glass: dark, juicy, spicy and with enough richness to immediately think of braised dishes, pepper sauce, candlelight and long evenings in good company. Malbec, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon combine here to create a cuvée with dark fruit, soft fullness and distinctive spice.

On the nose, there are blackberries, blackcurrants, dark cherries and ripe plums. Added to this are cocoa, vanilla, toasted wood, a hint of coffee, pepper, a touch of smoke and a subtle herbal spice. The aroma is generous and appetising – like a kitchen where meat is just being seared, sauce is being reduced and the first cork is being pulled.

On the palate, it is dry, full-bodied and smooth. The Malbec brings dark berries and colour, the Merlot provides round fruit and a soft texture, the Cabernet Sauvignon gives structure, spice and backbone. The tannins are present but accessible; the fruit remains juicy, the finish darkly spiced, slightly smoky and pleasantly long.

This wine pairs well with characterful brasserie dishes: entrecôte, braised beef, lamb, mushroom ragout, burgers with robust sauce, coq au vin, dark jus, grilled vegetables or aged cheese. Those who prefer classic French will think of Bordeaux-style nine-eye; those who want something more everyday will serve it with anything that brings roasted aromas, sauce and hunger.

Serving suggestion: enjoy at around 14 °C. A large glass and a bit of air bring the dark fruit, the spice and the richness beautifully forward.

A red wine like the best table in the brasserie: dark, warm, lively – and definitely not made for just one glass.